Chef Angela Garbacz’s Coconut Milk Cake has crunchy edges, a gooey, thick crumb and it just happens to vegan. Topped with pillowy whipped coconut cream and a gorgeous bright pink Strawberry Glaze, this cake is a showstopper. Garbacz loves this delicious recipe in part because of how adaptable it is. You can use the same base recipe to make round or square cakes, loaf cakes, and cupcakes, and top it with whichever fruit, nuts, and toppings you like best.
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Transfer the batter to the prepared cake pan and bake for about 40 minutes, or until it's golden brown and the edges are pulling away from the side of the pan. Cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then unmold and let cool completely at room temperature.

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Make the Whipped Coconut Cream Open the cans of coconut milk and carefully scoop out the top layer of cold, solidified coconut milk into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Reserve the remaining milk for another use. Add the vanilla extract and mix on medium-high speed until most of the lumps of coconut fat have broken up and soft-peaks have formed, about 5 minutes. Refrigerate or use immediately.

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Step 5

Make the Berry Glaze In a medium bowl, combine the sugar and crushed berries, add the milk and whisk to combine. Add more berry powder to intensify the pink hue. Set the cake on a cooling rack set in a rimmed baking sheet. Pour the glaze over the cooled cake. Top with whipped coconut cream and generously garnish with the chopped pistachios.